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Dennis Meyer Bushnell

May 10, 1941 - Oct 20, 2025

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Alice, we are sorry to find out that Dennis passed. What a great loss of an incredible mind. Peace for you and your family. Donna & Jeff lane, Hayes VA

Matt and family - I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. While I have not seen him since we were children, I know he was an extraordinary person.

I knew Dennis from my first day at NASA. For all of my 33 years at NASA Langley, I watched him challenge and mentor many, many NASA Colleagues. He kept our Senior Staff grounded with a critical perspective of our heritage while exploring the future. I once told Dennis he was a National Treasure, he was shocked by the comment but he touched many lives across the World with his intellect. God broke the mold with Dennis, travel the heavens my friend!

It was a pleasure working with Dennis at NASA Langley. The world has lost a genius. Rest in peace and go soar the universe now. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family.

Dennis was an inspiration for me. A brilliant thinker and visionary as well a great colleague. Very sorry lose him and, my sympathy to the family.

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Dennis's Obituary

Dennis Meyer Bushnell, 84, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.  He was born in New Haven, Connecticut to parents Jordan Lawrence Bushnell and Anna Marie Kaiser Bushnell, and grew up in Westbrook and Old Saybrook. Bushnell obtained his M.E. degree from the University of Connecticut in...

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